Post by Saurabh Jain on Aug 22, 2005 21:00:37 GMT 5.5
From Our Ancestors Comes OUR NAME
But From OUR VIRTUES Comes OUR HONOUR
Rules to live by For Building
An Honourable Character
1.Become labelled as trustworthy-a person of integrity
2.Don't cheat.
3.Don't steal-Never take anything without asking. Borrowing without permission isstealing.
4 Choose your friends carefully-You reveal your character
not only by the company youkeep, but by the company
you avoid.
5. Don't try to buy friendship - Try to stay away from people who do that. Friendship is not for sale
6.Associate with people of thehighest character.
7.Choose your direction based on values-Do the right thing
for the right reasons. Practise goodness because that is the right thing to do.
8. Live by the philosophy - al¬ways give more than expected -go the extra mile. Always give more than you get paid for.
9. Keep your commitments. Don't let people down.
10.Seek responsibility not con¬trol.
11.Find happiness by helping others - Go out of your way to do something for somebody
12. Learn to maintain confidenti¬ality - Do not disclose any¬thing told in confidence.
13. Don't speak ill of people be¬hind their backs - It shows poor character.
14. Constantly strive to keep your conscience alive.
15. Don't pre-judge people-Get all the facts. We accept or re¬ject people based on their lifestyles. Lifestyles can be deceptive.
16. Be yourself. Don't pretend. Avoid being a phony - but this does not mean you show your worst side. Don't take pride in your negatives. Strive to improve but don't put your¬self down.
17. Help others. You won't suc¬ceed because others fail -Have a helpful attitude. To help, one has to go out of their way. It doesn't happen by the way. Helpfulness is not an exchange of favours. It is incidental to friendship and must be practised.
18. If you make a mistake, say you are sorry. Be patient when someone makes a mistake. Don't re-experience other people's mistakes. Learn from them and avoid your own. Mistakes are certain, misery is optional.
19. Make your parents proud-They are counting on you. Be thankful to your parents for all they have done. It is a great heritage to have honest par¬ents. Leave a legacy for your children.
20. Always use soft words and hard arguments and not the reverse.
21. Sincere 'please' and 'thank you' never go out of style -stay away from meaningless and phony pleasantries.
22. Practise good listening. Don't interrupt and don't complete other people's sentences.
23. Be gentle. It is a sign of stre¬ngth - Only the weak are cruel.
24.Self-worth is more important
than net worth.
25.Beware of rumours and gossipmongers - Keep your con¬versation on a positive tone without malice or envy: Ab-stain from loose and frivolous talk. Don't laugh or take pleasure in other people's misfortunes. Don't make fun of others even when the occasion arises.
26.Stay occupied - Build a community that benefits everyoneat large. Find a cause or a hobby. It is relaxing.
27.Read a good book every week.It enriches your soul.